If the Grizzlies are giving Lionel Hollins permission to speak with other teams, it would seem that they’re not particularly interested in bringing him back. Hollins was considered the frontrunner for the Brooklyn Nets coaching job for some time, but the interest had waned in recent weeks. With permission to speak with other teams, expect the Nets to make the call soon. Hollins is under contract with Memphis until June 30.

In five seasons in his third stint as Grizzlies coach, Hollins improved the team’s winning percentage in each year, culminating in this season’s 56-26 record and trip to the Western Conference Finals.